LIVEDonald Trump in China LIVE: Xi Jinping rolls out ceremonial welcome for US President in Beijing

'Stable China-US relationship is beneficial to the world', says Chinese President

Congratulating the US President for the 250th anniversary of American independence, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, "I have always believed that the common interests between China and the United States outweigh our differences. Each side’s success is an opportunity for the other. A stable China-US relationship is beneficial to the world."

"When the two sides cooperate, both benefit; when they fight, both suffer. We should be partners rather than opponents, achieve success for one another, prosper together, and forge a correct way for major countries of the new era to get along with each other," he added.

'Looking forward to our big decision', says Trump in first address in China

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, in his first address in China for the first time stated, “We’re looking forward to trade, to doing business. I’m looking forward to our big discussion. In the United States, nobody is talking about anything else. This relationship between the US and China will be like never before.”

Xi Jinping welcomes Trump to China 'after 9 years'

Trump meeting begins. Jinping says, “President Trump, I am very pleased to meet you in Beijing. Welcome back to China after 9 years. The whole world is watching our meeting. Can we address global challenges together and provide more stability in the world?” he asked. “Our two countries have more common interests than differences. China and the US both stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation.”

Meeting to be held at Great Hall of the People in Beijing

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will hold the meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This marks the first meeting between the two leaders since Trump touched down in Beijing on Wednesday night local time, where he was greeted by senior Chinese officials and hundreds of enthusiastic flag-waving children.

Trump says US will 'win' against Iran 'one way or the other'

His meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to focus heavily on the ongoing Iran conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the war began on February 8. Despite growing international concern, Trump appeared confident while speaking to reporters before departing for China. “I don't think we need any help with Iran. We'll win it one way or the other, peacefully or otherwise,” Trump said.

'We're going to have a fantastic future together'

During the Beijing summit, Trump tells Xi Jinping, "We're going to have a fantastic future together."

Greeting with President of the People's Republic of China

President Trump participated in a greeting with the President of the People's Republic of China.

Trump lands in China

President Donald J. Trump landed for a landmark summit with China, greeted by Vice President Han Zheng during a welcome ceremony.